Esther Seely is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with two years of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and has prior work experience spanning various sectors including finance, food service, and education. J.P. Morgan Securities provides institutional consulting services to plan sponsors, corporations, endowments, and other institutional clients through a select group of Wealth Advisors. The firm’s advisory program focuses on written asset allocation advice, investment manager and fund searches, and customized performance reporting, supported by centralized due diligence combining quantitative and qualitative research.

Jacob Smolarek is a CFP® professional with seven years of industry experience, currently affiliated with LPL Financial in Troy, MI. His prior roles include positions at Wells Fargo Clearing Services and Jackson National, alongside service in the US Army National Guard. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and institutions. The firm offers a range of financial planning and investment management solutions, utilizing model portfolios, third-party subadvisors, and customized strategies.

Alexander Macgregor is a financial advisor at LPL Enterprise with 19 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 designations and has worked at Prudential Insurance Company of America and Pruco Securities, LLC for over a decade. LPL Enterprise provides investment advisory and brokerage services to individual and high-net-worth investors, retirement plans, banks, and corporate and charitable entities through a large network of investment adviser representatives. The firm emphasizes model-driven investment implementation and offers access to third-party asset managers, financial planning, and insurance product sales through affiliated entities.

Ashley E. Lynch is a financial advisor at UBS Financial Services in Birmingham, MI, holding a Series 66 designation with 18 years of industry experience. She has been with UBS since 2016. UBS Financial Services serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients through a range of brokerage and investment advisory services, including financial planning and portfolio management. The firm integrates institutional trading capabilities with wealth management, offering proprietary research and various capital markets services.

Kyle Johnson is a Wealth Management Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He joined Team Fioroni at Merrill in 2015 after graduating from Central Michigan University with a Bachelor of Science degree in Personal Financial Planning. Kyle holds multiple professional designations, including CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™ (CFP®), CERTIFIED PLAN FIDUCIARY ADVISOR (CPFA), Personal Investment Advisor (PIA), and Retirement Accredited Financial Advisor (RAFA). Kyle’s expertise spans executive compensation, family wealth management strategies, defined benefit and contribution plans, legacy and philanthropic planning, portfolio management, small business strategies, and special needs planning. As a CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™, he is dedicated to providing clear, practical financial guidance to help clients build security and confidently navigate complex financial decisions. Prior to joining Merrill, Kyle gained industry experience as an Associate Financial Representative at Northwestern Mutual and co-founded the Future Financial Advisors Association at Central Michigan University. In addition to his professional work, Kyle is actively involved in his community. He is a board member at the Meadowbrook Center for Learning Differences and has served as a presidential nominee for the Rochester Rotary Club. Outside of work, he enjoys biking, skiing, soccer, swimming, watching movies, and spending time with his family.

Lea Vigi is a Series 66 licensed financial advisor with UBS Financial Services in Birmingham, MI, with four years at UBS and a prior decade at Detroit Public Television. She has one year of industry experience. UBS Financial Services Inc. serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients, offering brokerage and investment advisory services including financial planning, portfolio management, and mutual fund distribution. The firm integrates institutional trading capabilities with wealth management services and uses proprietary research and model-based asset allocations to tailor client plans.

Nicholas Fioroni is a Senior Financial Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He works with executives, entrepreneurs, and multigenerational families to help simplify financial decisions, focusing on areas such as family wealth management strategies, services for defined benefit plans, managing new wealth, and socially responsible, values-based, and ESG investing. At Merrill, Nicholas is part of a team dedicated to comprehensive wealth management, involved in retirement planning, business transitions, legacy strategies, and complex lending. Nicholas began his career in financial advising in 2013 at Merrill. Before joining his current team, he held positions as a project coordinator and quality engineer at Caterpillar. He earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Mechanical Engineering from Kettering University. His professional credentials include the designations of Certified Plan Fiduciary Advisor (CPFA), Certified Private Wealth Advisor (CPWA), Personal Investment Advisor (PIA), and Retirement Accredited Financial Advisor (RAFA). Outside of his professional work, Nicholas enjoys adventure sports such as skydiving, mountain biking, white water rafting, and playing organized sports. He also engages in activities like biking, cooking, hiking, skiing, traveling, and woodworking.

Kevin Ott is a financial advisor with Edward Jones in Macomb, MI, holding the ChFC® designation and Series 66 license, with six years of industry experience. Prior to joining Edward Jones in 2019, he served six years at the US Coast Guard Air Station Detroit. Outside of his advisory role, Ott is involved in coaching amateur swim and water polo teams and owns an RV rental business. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving individual and institutional clients, offering a range of investment advisory programs and affiliated financial products through a large network of advisors and branch offices.

Christopher Ruifrok is a financial advisor at Raymond James & Associates with 20 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at Raymond James since 2018, following two years at Wells Fargo Clearing. Raymond James & Associates, Inc. is a large, dually registered broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser managing approximately $501 billion in assets. The firm serves a diverse client base including individuals, institutions, and municipal entities, offering financial planning, non-discretionary investment consulting, and specialized advisory services such as municipal advisory and employer consulting programs.

Joshua Rajewski is a financial advisor at Raymond James & Associates with 34 years of industry experience. He has held his current position since 2005. Rajewski holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses. Raymond James & Associates, Inc. is a large, dually registered broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser managing approximately $501 billion in assets. The firm serves a diverse client base including individuals, institutions, pension plans, and charitable organizations, offering financial planning and consulting services supported by a range of portfolio management styles and affiliated research.

Andrew Howard is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Grosse Pointe Farms, MI, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and having 40 years of industry experience. He has been with Morgan Stanley and its affiliated entities since 2007, including roles at Morgan Stanley Smith Barney and Morgan Stanley Private Bank, National Association. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management serves both individual and institutional clients with a broad range of advisory programs and financial planning services. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and employs a structured financial planning process supported by firm-approved tools and research.

Colleen Schueneman is a financial advisor with OSAIC in Troy, MI, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 32 years of industry experience. She has previously worked at National Life Group, Equity Services, Inc., and MassMutual Life Insurance Company. Schueneman serves as an executive board member of the RAGS Remembered Foundation, participating in board meetings and community events. OSAIC Wealth serves a wide range of retail and institutional clients through a multi-advisor platform offering brokerage and advisory services, including financial planning, advisor-managed portfolios, and retirement plan consulting. The firm’s investment process relies on model-based asset allocation and portfolio optimization, supported by various tools and discretionary strategies, and is notable for its scale, complex affiliate network, and recent consolidation activity.

Lauren Keilman is a financial advisor with Ameriprise in Clarkston, MI, holding a Series 66 designation and 18 years of industry experience. Her prior work includes roles at Morgan Stanley and Ameriprise Financial Services Inc. She has been with Ameriprise since 2017. Ameriprise offers a retirement-income planning service tailored for individuals approaching or in retirement who meet specific asset criteria, providing detailed Recommendation Reports that cover income sources, Social Security options, and tax-smart withdrawal strategies. The firm combines research, modeling, and tax-efficiency analysis, delivering personalized, algorithm-assisted advice through a centralized consulting team.

Elizabeth Ahl is a financial advisor with Edward Jones in Royal Oak, MI, holding a Series 66 designation and one year of experience with the firm. Her prior work includes positions at Edwards Lifesciences, Adient, and Michigan State University. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients, offering a range of discretionary and non-discretionary investment strategies supported by a nationwide network of advisors and branch offices.

Matthew Waugh is a financial advisor with J.P. Morgan Securities in Troy, MI, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and seven years of industry experience. He has worked at J.P. Morgan entities since 2015. Outside of his advisory work, he runs a Little League Baseball team called Macomb Brewers, which offers apparel sales to support the team. J.P. Morgan Securities provides institutional consulting services to plan sponsors, corporations, and endowments through a non-discretionary program focused on asset allocation advice, investment manager searches, and customized performance reporting. The firm’s advisory process combines quantitative and qualitative research and includes capabilities in derivatives and commodities.

Timothy Cooper is a CFP® with 27 years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at Raymond James & Associates since 2018. He previously worked at UBS Financial Services Inc. for 10 years. Raymond James & Associates is a large broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser managing approximately $501 billion in assets. The firm serves individuals, institutional clients, and municipal entities, offering financial planning, investment consulting, and institutional fiduciary solutions with a range of portfolio management styles and affiliated research.

Michael See is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Troy, MI, holding CFP®, Series 63, and Series 65 designations and having 24 years of industry experience. His work history includes roles at Morgan Stanley Private Bank, Wells Fargo Clearing, PNC Wealth Management, and Natcity Investments. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management provides a range of advisory programs to individuals and institutions, offering tailored financial planning supported by firm-approved tools and resources. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and delivers both direct and employer-sponsored financial planning services.

Stacey Cassis is a financial advisor at Merrill with 44 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and has been with Merrill since 2004 and Bank of America since 2011. She serves as a trustee of B W Investment, a role she began in 2023. Merrill, together with its affiliate Managed Account Advisors LLC, provides managed account services to Bank of America fiduciary clients through the Select Portfolio Solutions Program, offering model-based and discretionary strategies for individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Robert Park is a CFP® professional with 13 years of industry experience, currently affiliated with LPL Financial. His prior roles include positions at Raymond James & Associates, JPMorgan Chase Bank, and J.P. Morgan Securities. He also has involvement with Dfcu Financial Credit Union through LPL Financial. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and institutions. The firm offers a range of financial planning and investment management services, utilizing model portfolios, third-party subadvisors, and customized strategies.

Scott Tarkington is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Clearing with 15 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 designations and previously worked at J.P. Morgan Securities from 2014 to 2024. Wells Fargo Advisors is a national securities firm serving individual, corporate, and institutional clients, including pension and charitable organizations. The firm provides a range of investment advisory services, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting, leveraging research from Wells Fargo Investment Institute and third-party sources while offering both brokerage and advisory solutions.